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The Special Collections Department of San Diego Central Library is starting a new project, Snapshot: A Photo Journal of Life During the Pandemic. We're asking you to help us build our collection by submitting photos to our online portal: sandiego.gov/snapshot In order to help, please simply gather together and submit photographs taken over the past six months or the next six months; images that capture and reflect just a moment of time, or images that express or summarize the entire experience. Professional or not, please send it our way!

Chapter 27 ~ To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Things appear to have settled down in Maycomb county, but Mr. Ewell's behavior might suggest otherwise. A childish prank among two sisters illustrates how members of the town continue to single out people who are different. Mrs. Merriweather begins to plan a school pageant, casting Scout in an unusual role. #harpercollins

Our final event in the Centennial Celebration of Women’s Suffrage series is almost here! San Diego Local Authors featured in our 2020 showcase were asked, Where do we go from here? to create a crowdsourced poem that will be shared during this event. Join us for a lively discussion with some of San Diego’s notable feminists. There's still time to sign up and save a space: sandiego.librarymarket.com//womens-centennial-series-looki

Chapter 10 - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. At 50, Scout and Jem seem to think that their father is old. They realize that Atticus is very different than other fathers in Maycomb. We also see the first mention of the mockingbird in this chapter. Later, Atticus demonstrates a skill that the children did not know he had. #harpercollins

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Distance learning on top of regular schoolwork can be rough. See how joining Virtual Homework Help sessions, presented by Do Your Homework at the Library, can make a difference! Free homework help? Yes, please! Sign up & join a session TODAY, or any day MondaySaturday! sandiego.gov/homework

In the second half of our two-part series highlighting anime and manga, we meet a fictional creature that first appeared in video games. This character’s popularity grew as he became the central character an anime series and comic books. This little yellow monster is instantly recognizable, especially among those who have ever tried to catch ‘em all. Pikachu is this week’s featured character!

We've got some brand new guest performers coming on board! Check out the award-winning duo, Ruth and Emilia, for an engaging and energetic virtual music show. This show is #free but you must register to join in on the fun: sandiego.librarymarket.com//ruth-and-emilia-present-spaces This show may not be recorded but this duo is coming back in January and February on the 2nd Thursdays of the month at 3:30 p.m. Sign up for all three performances to join in the antics of Emilia and her alien friend!

Chapter 8 ~ To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. An unusual cold spell falls upon Maycomb county for the first time since 1885, resulting in snow. This startles and excites Jem and Scout as they set about building a snowman. This adventure is rather humorous and telling as the kids build it to resemble a neighbor. Drama later ensues as fire erupts on the street, resulting in a kind gesture by the mysterious Boo Radley. #harpercollins

Welcome to our two-part Art of Cartooning Halloween special! Our first character may be the Pumpkin King, but he’d much rather be Santa Claus! Today we’ll learn how to draw Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Chapter 7 ~ To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Jem finally confesses to Scout what really happened when he went back to the Radley place to retrieve his pants. The kids begin to enjoy and anticipate the mysterious offerings in the knot hole of the Radley tree. Could their beliefs about Boo be changing? #harpercollins

Halloween is creeping up, are you interested in joining a Halloween Story Theater? This month we're trading our chickens for ghosts and ghouls! Join in the fun and transform into a scarecrow, ghost, vampire and more. Perform as the storybook characters in two Halloween favorites, "The Little Old Lady who was Not Afraid of Anything" by Linda Williams & "Big Pumpkin" by Erica Silverman. Register today and become a member of the production this Thursday, October 22 at 3:30 p.m. https://fb.me/e/1IfC36neY

Our 2020 Commemorative Pride card for San Diego Pride, is HERE! This card was the winning design of Jasmine Nguyen, a young patron from Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, selected from our citywide contest. Signing up for a new card or still looking for your old one? This card will be among the available options at any of our locations offering limited in-person library services. For more details visit: sandiego.gov/libraryservices

Chapter 6 ~ To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Following their father’s direction of steering clear of the Boo Radley house proves difficult for the kids to follow. On Dill’s last night in Maycomb, the trio set off on a walk through the neighborhood with the intention of peeking through the window of the Radley house, with rather disastrous results. #harpercollins

In celebration of TeenTober, SDPL is hosting ArtOber! We've posted 31 art prompts and want to encourage teens to submit at least 15 drawings inspired by the prompts! Teens that submit by November 6 automatically get a prize (while supplies last!) Teens can submit by e-mailing [email protected] or go to https://bit.ly/sdplartober!

Save the date for Friday, October 16th 12-4pm when the Library Shop will be curbside with a pop-up shop at the Scripps Ranch Library! Even better, they're bringing a custom Haunted Library Mural by artist Susie Ghahremani for all your photo-op needs (so get those costumes ready) and there will be goodie bags while supplies last!

Love animals? Zoomfari with Zovargo is back with another online event where Zovargo educators introduce us to their many worldly animal ambassadors. What creatures and critters will they bring in this time around?

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Chapter 5 ~ To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Scout begins to feel a bit left out with Jem and Dill. As a result, she begins to spend more time with Miss Maudie, peppering her with questions about Boo Radley. The boys begin variations of a Boo Radley game, much to the dismay of Atticus. #harpercollins